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Published on 6/24/2008 in the Prospect News Investment Grade Daily.

New Issue: Prudential Financial prices $800 million 9% 60-year junior subordinated notes at par of $25

By Andrea Heisinger

Omaha, June 24 - Prudential Financial, Inc. priced $800 million 9% junior subordinated notes on Tuesday at par of $25, an informed source said.

The notes (Baa1/A-) have a scheduled maturity of June 15, 2038, with a final maturity of June 15, 2068.

They are callable on or after June 15, 2013, and before that date at a tax event.

There is an over-allotment option of $120 million, to be used within 30 days.

Bookrunners were Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc., UBS Investment Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc. and Wachovia Capital Markets.

Co-managers were Banc of America Securities LLC and RBC Capital Markets.

Proceeds will be used for general corporate purposes and to fund a previously authorized share repurchase program.

The insurance and financial services company is based in Newark, N.J.

Issuer:Prudential Financial, Inc.
Issue:Junior subordinated notes
Amount:$800 million
Greenshoe:$120 million, within 30 days
Maturity:June 15, 2038 (scheduled), June 15, 2068 (final)
Bookrunners:Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith Inc., Morgan Stanley & Co., Inc., UBS Investment Bank, J.P. Morgan Securities Inc., Wachovia Capital Markets
Co-managers:Banc of America Securities LLC, RBC Capital Markets
Coupon:9%
Price:Par of $25
Call:On or after June 15, 2013
Trade date:June 24
Settlement date:June 30
Ratings:Moody's: Baa1
Standard & Poor's: A-

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